Sunday, August 31, 2008

Just take a look at this cartoon - I think she hit the nail on the head (phrase spoken as the mature person that I am).

We are all looking forward to fall - could it just possibly be 'cause we can pack our shorts and bathing suits away and hide out under layers of clothes again???

The only thing about it, we have to frantically start getting in shape come spring again.

For some reason, every July/August, I get the urge to exercise and get fit - maybe cause I know Santa's visit is just around the corner - if I knock some off now, bring on the dressing and mashed potatoes!

Waiting in line for the green, left lane has a green, left turn arrow. My window was up, but thru it, I heard a blood curdling scream. A young fellow in the third car back of the line, was out of control, yelling for the cars ahead to GO! and a few other choice phrases.

I slipped my hand over my car door lock, hoping he didn't see it and didn't jump out of his car to approach the guys in his lane. He was driving a hot little silver sports car and looked so handsome and well groomed.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Bought a small jar of Nivea Creme - travel size. As I opened it last night, a cloud of memories escaped.

Years ago, about 13 years of age, my friend and I would get into her Mom's toiletries. A good sized jar of Nivea creme was always on the dresser - probably about an 8 ounce size. I remember smearing it all over our faces. We would be totally "white" - look at each other and laugh - then wipe it off with tissues. (Hope you are well, Faye.)

Monday, August 18, 2008

I love reading blogs and don't mind word verification. Some days it seems I'm all thumbs and it spits a new word at me til I get it right. Kind of laugh as picture a grumpy old man at Blogger doing this.

Anyway, kind of reminded me of a story my Mom used to tell - nursing school back in 1938.

Upon making their beds, mitered corners and all, if a nursing instructor felt it wasn't sharp and tight. she draw a quarter from her uni - that quarter better bounce or it was: strip the bed and make it tight!

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Man, am I ever behind in my work. Pity is, I have the time to do the work but I'm in a funk of denial.

It seems when Life tosses me a curve ball, Life kind of stands still. There are lawns to mow, garden to weed, car to wash and vacuum, bed to change, blah, blah - - -

Yesterday I vacuumed the whole main floor - felt good, so why don't I just get at it. Felt hopeless enough Saturday that I was going to pull all my flower pots on the front step. Yikes!

Maybe I'll pay myself for doing the chores -

Cutting lawns - lunch out

Weed garden - new item of clothing (or 2) - it's a big garden

Clean the car - the Nike wear I've been coveting

Actually, just had an idea I'm sure will work. I'll buy my snazzy new Nike outfit, go for lunch at my favorite steak house. No silly, not for steak, for Caesar salad with grilled chicken breast. This will give me the nourishment and therefore the energy to shop for the new item (or 2).

I'll race back home, peering thru a windshield that is so smudgy I can barely see, leave the car in the drive with good intentions to wash it - as soon as I think of a reward for doing so. Bought the Nike stuff yesterday -

Friday, August 15, 2008

Thursday, August 14, 2008

So, for a couple weeks I played taxi driver for Shirl and Robin. What a pair they are! She has her second knee replacement and he does a nose dive in Costco resulting in a pacemaker.

Today I was informed my services were no longer required, sniff, as he is able to drive again. No more evenings on their deck, wined and dined with fabulous food and conversation. No more parking my taxi in their drive - and almost getting a free car vacuum and wash job.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Ate a substantial (ahem) breakfast knowing I'd wearing it off grunting, groaning and pushing our mower. I wonder how many extra calories you burn if you grunt and groan a lot - anyone know? If it helps, I should be pencil slim right about now.

It's very warm out - why do I mow in the heat of the day? Oh, cause I was browning 2 large pans of chicken breasts this morn. had to cool them, also. So tomorrow I'll make Curried Chicken and we'll have Teriyaki burgers, yum, yum, yum!

It's a stat holiday in Canada and I imagine folks are heading home. Weatherman cooperated wonderfully for all our tourist guests - the town was hopping and all rooms, camp facilities full.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

When my bro was about 5 years of age, he had a rubber dart set. Dad lowered his newspaper, peered over it and told bro to never point it at anyone. Moments later, boing - right in the centre of Dad's forehead. When I saw this cartoon, I lost it laughing.